(Quite the commitment! A little long but some good information. –Gene) I have done it. Two years of plastic free living … or to be more accurate, trying actively to NOT buy new plastic for two years. A bit of a mouthful and maybe why the term “plastic free living” is a more memorable phrase. … Read more
Whether you’re looking down from a mountain or up at the Sistine Chapel, experiencing awe via nature, art and religion can help reduce pro-inflammatory proteins in the human body, a new study suggests. By: Russell McLendon February 10, 2015 Feelings of awe, contentment, love and pride can improve overall physical health, a new … Read more
Wow, this combines a lot of my favorite things – kids, trees and wildlife! — Gene Connecting with nature at the annual Unplug and Play community event. Photo from Clark Fork School 6/23/2015 // By Darcy McKinley Lester Missoula’s annual UnPlug and Play Week, hosted by Let’s Move! Missoula, aims to reconnect … Read more
Light pollution is excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial (usually outdoor) light. Too much light pollution has consequences: it washes out starlight in the night sky, interferes with astronomical research, disrupts ecosystems, has adverse health effects and wastes energy. Introduction A little more than 100 years ago, you could walk outside at night even … Read more